| Board | UPSC |
| Category | UPSC |
| State | All India |
| Post Date | 06 Nov 2026 |
All details on this page come from the official result notification published by UPSC — posted . Check the result on the official website. Where a detail is not mentioned in that notification, it is clearly marked as not specified.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the final result for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026. The result was declared on 5 November 2026.
A total of 617 candidates have qualified based on their performance in the written examination held on 12 April 2026 and the subsequent Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews. The final merit list is for admission to the 157th Course of the National Defence Academy and the 119th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026 |
| Advertisement/Notice Number | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Result Status | Declared |
| Result Date | 5 November 2026 |
| How to Check | Download the PDF merit list from the official UPSC website. |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
The UPSC NDA and NA Examination (I), 2026 process involved several key dates leading up to the final result declaration.
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| NDA 1 Notification Release | 10 December 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | 30 December 2025 |
| Written Examination | 12 April 2026 |
| Written Examination Result | 8 May 2026 |
| Written Result With Names | 13 May 2026 |
| SSB Interviews | Conducted After Written Result |
| Final Result Declaration | 5 November 2026 |
Candidates can download the final merit list PDF directly from the UPSC official website. No login credentials are required to access the public merit list.
The result PDF contains the roll numbers and names of qualified candidates in merit order. Individual marks will be available on the UPSC website after 15 days from the result declaration.
The final result includes a total of 617 candidates who have qualified for admission consideration. The list is divided into male and female candidates.
| Candidate Group | Qualified Candidates |
|---|---|
| Male Candidates | 551 |
| Female Candidates | 66 |
| Total | 617 |
The Commission has stated that medical examination results were not considered in the preparation of this merit list. Candidature remains provisional, subject to the verification of required certificates.
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Official Result PDF | Click Here |